St. Louis City SC has developed a knack for playing just well enough that it makes a win seem possible, only to then do just enough things wrong to assure it doesn’t happen.
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Photos: St. Louis City SC falls to San Jose
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes defender Daniel Munie (5) defends against St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Marcel Hartel (17) in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Eduard Lowen (10) acknowledges fans during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. (36) kicks the ball against St. Louis CITY SC in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. (36) is checked on by training staff after sustaining an injury against St. Louis CITY SC in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Conrad Wallem (6) goes up for a header against the San Jose Earthquakes in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Preston Judd (19) goes up for a header against St. Louis CITY SC in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jack Skahan (16) battles St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Chris Durkin (8) for the ball in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Ronaldo Vieira (14) goes up for a header against the San Jose Earthquakes in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes defender Dave Romney (4) and St. Louis CITY SC defender Lukas MacNaughton (5) go up for a header in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes defender Max Floriani (25) battles St. Louis CITY SC forward Simon Becher (11) for the ball in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Dante Polvara (21) controls the ball against the San Jose Earthquakes in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jack Skahan (16) celebrates a goal scored by San Jose Earthquakes forward Preston Judd (19) (not pictured) against St. Louis CITY SC in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Nick Fernandez (20) pressures St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Chris Durkin (8) in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes defender Max Floriani (25) slide tackles St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Conrad Wallem (6) in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes defender Max Floriani (25) slide tackles St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Conrad Wallem (6) in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; A flag with the name of St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Eduard Lowen (10) wifeÕs name, who died from cancer, is waved prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Preston Judd (19) is congratulated after scoring against St. Louis CITY SC in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC defender Tomas Totland (14) controls the ball against the San Jose Earthquakes in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC head coach Yoann Damet looks on during the National Anthem prior to a match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC starting eleven pose for a photo prior to a match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC goalkeeper Roman Burki (1) looks on prior to a match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Timo Werner (11) celebrates after scoring against St. Louis CITY SC in the second half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Timo Werner (11) scores on a penalty kick against St. Louis CITY SC in the second half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Marcel Hartel (17) is congratulated after scoring against the San Jose Earthquakes in the second half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Daniel Edelman (24) battles San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Niko Tsakiris (10) for the ball in the second half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Ousseni Bouda (7) makes a pass past St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Dante Polvara (21) in the second half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC forward Sergio Cordova (16) and San Jose Earthquakes defender Max Floriani (25) go up for a header in the second half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC forward Sergio Cordova (16) celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Earthquakes in the second half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis CITY SC forward Sergio Cordova (16) celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Earthquakes in the second half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images

